Virginia Tech's Hackenburg drafted by Atlanta Braves
ROANOKE, Va. – As the MLB drafted was nearing the end of the second round, the Atlanta Braves drafted Virginia Tech pitcher Drue Hackenburg at 59th...
ROANOKE, Va. – As the MLB drafted was nearing the end of the second round, the Atlanta Braves drafted Virginia Tech pitcher Drue Hackenburg at 59th overall. Hackenberg earned 2022 All-American status on top of receiving consensus Freshman All-American honors last season after leading Tech on the mound with his 10-2 record and 3.30 ERA during its run to the NCAA Blacksburg Super Regional. Through his two campaigns in Blacksburg, the six-foot-two right-hander carved 186 career strikeouts out of his 178 innings pitched, accounting for 15 victories, 14 quality starts and one complete game.